Founded on Christmas Day in 1890 as the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Oklahoma State University (OSU) has grown through its traditions and culture to become one of America’s premier land-grant universities.
OSU has a proud tradition of excellence in athletics. Track became the first organized sport at OAMC with women’s basketball second. Today, OSU participates in 18 intercollegiate sports and with its most recent national title in Men’s Cross Country in 2023, holds an impressive 53 NCAA championships.
With over 500 student organizations , 32 student residence halls, 11 Living Learning Communities, and 35 fraternities and sororities, the OSU campus is buzzing with students from across the US and more than 100 countries creating a vibrant and inclusive culture. OSU is in the top 100 universities globally addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The town of Stillwater is located between Oklahoma City, the capital of the state of Oklahoma, and the state’s second biggest city Tulsa. Stillwater has been described as a place with a “small town feel combined with a uniquely welcoming mid-west atmosphere”. Stillwater has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, software and standard manufacturing. Southern Living ranked Stillwater sixth on its list for "The South's Friendliest Cities 2018," and OSU sits at the heart of it all.
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The United States of America, commonly known as the United States, US, USA or simply America, is a country in North America. Most of the country is located between Canada and Mexico, but also includes places such as Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The capital is Washington D.C., but the most populous city is New York City.
At 9.8 million square kilometres, the US is the world's third or fourth largest country by total area, only slightly smaller than the entire continent of Europe. It is the world's third most populous country, with an estimated population of over 327 million people.
You're likely already familiar with some aspects of the US such as cross-country road trips, hearty food portions and the massive scale of everything. It is near impossible to run out of things to discover in this country! Every one of the 50 states is incredibly different, so depending where you go within the US you might feel you’re in a different country. This a very diverse nation, as people immigrate from all over the world, bringing in different religions, races, cultural traditions, and political beliefs.
You can visit one of over 35,000 museums, check out the major cities, visit small towns and farmlands, and explore the massive and beautiful national parks such as Yellowstone and Zion. You could also visit neighbouring Canada or Mexico if you want to travel more. The US is a hub of industry and culture for nearly every aspect of modern life, so having the chance to study here can really expand your networks and open you up to future possibilities abroad.
Did you know?
A small community in the Grand Canyon still receives their mail via mule service as motorized delivery is not possible. The service runs six days a week with at least two mule trains daily so that animals and riders don’t have to make the trip down to the village and back without an overnight stop. Believe it or not, scientists at the Utah State University have proven at millimetre scale that the topography of the state of Kansas is actually flatter than a pancake!
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Fall Semester (SP5)
August to December
Spring Semester (SP2)
January to May
Note: Limited availability for postgraduate courses. Please confirm your course selection with OSU.
All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions.
The following subject areas are NOT available for exchange:
Please note the following;
Courses at US partner universities are generally valued at 3 credits each. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 credits per semester, equal to 13.5 UniSA units. 15 credits are equivalent to 18 UniSA units.
Therefore we recommend that:
Undergraduate students who wish to take only undergraduate-level courses are not required to submit evidence of English proficiency unless are intending to take postgraduate level courses. The score should be at least:
Postgraduate students MUST submit evidence of English proficiency. The score should be at least:
These examinations must have been taken within two years of the date of application
The OSU course catalogue can be found here where you'll find a short description of each class.
To find out when classes are scheduled, see here and select a 'Term' for classes (note: if the semester you are looking for is not available, please refer to the previous year's term for reference).
- Fall Term (Semester 1) = Study Period 5
- Spring Term (Semester 2) = Study Period 2
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Weather
Autumn/Winter: -2°c to 10°c
Spring/Summer: 22°c to 35°c
Currency
$ US Dollars
Local language/s
English
Transportation from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to your hotel/dorm room will be arranged if you inform The Center for Global Learning team in due time. You may also choose to fly into a different airport such as Oklahoma City or Tulsa International Airport. However, transportation to Stillwater will have to be arranged on your own.
More information on how to get to the campus can be found here.
All unmarried exchange students under the age of 25 live on campus in the “Global Scholars House Living Learning Community” where priority placement is given to incoming exchange students. It is a traditional dormitory with a remodelled common kitchen space where half of the residents on the floor will be domestic students and the other half international exchange students. Rooms are double occupancy (same gender) & are fully furnished. The floors are co-ed, with single gender community bathrooms. GSH is centrally located on campus within a walking distance of 5-7 minutes to most classroom buildings. It is also next to the University Health Services Clinic and across from the Colvin Recreational Center.
You can apply for on-campus housing after you receive your admission and have your OSU email account activated.
Alternatively, if you want to live off-campus, please see here for more information.
As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to Oklahoma State University, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur:
Items | Approximate Cost (AUD) |
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Return flights from Adelaide (to Tulsa International Airport) | $2700 |
Health Insurance | $1202 per semester |
Accommodation | from $1104 per month |
Meals/Groceries | $2300 per semester |
Transportation* | $300 per semester |
Meals/Groceries | $740 per month |
Transportation | $80 per month |
Entertainment and incidentals including phone, laundry etc. | $3200 per semester |
More information can be found here.
* Community buses and transit are free to OSU students, faculty and staff with a valid OSU ID Card.
You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.
UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.
Please click here to read the travel insurance policy.
A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.
If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678.
As an exchange student at Oklahoma State University, you must purchase compulsory additional health insurance. See here for more information.
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It is your responsibility to apply for your visa for your overseas study experience. You can refer to the relevant consulate regarding a specific countries visa requirement. UniSA is legally unable to provide visa advise. Please see below links for more information.
Australian Government DFAT brief on United States is available here.
United States embassy website can be found here.
Oklahoma State University student visa FAQ is available here.
To participate in an exchange experience, you must register your travel with International SOS (iSOS). We will provide instructions on how to do this throughout the process.
UniSA has partnered with iSOS to offer our students medical, safety and security advice, referrals, emotional support and routine and emergency assistance when travelling or living abroad.
For more information please visit the Travel Health and Safety Webpage.
Before your departure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Smartraveller website.
The website contains important information you need to know about travel documents, up to date travel advisories on destinations you may be travelling to on behalf of the University, travel tips and more.
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Oklahoma State University is not an exchange partner for Summer/Winter school.
To see other current short-term opportunities, please click here.
Want to know more about studying overseas? Check out our returned student reports.